GobbleDog 988 Posted December 27, 2018 I bought a spinning reel for my nephew this year and looked into the Pfluegers. I really wanted to buy him a Pflueger Supreme for $120+. Great looking real and from what I've read they actually use better quality materials than Diawa and Shimano... both of which I also own. However.... I HATE TABS. By that I mean the handle. That little frikin tab instead of the T-shape handle every other brand uses. Years ago I had a Pflueger which had a T-handle - don't know why they quit using it. Even the President model now has a tab. That's a total deal breaker for me. So I got him a Daiwa BG (3000 size) instead. I also bought him a custom built rod... which brings us to the next discussion. Don't buy a rod shorter than 7.5 feet (like most novice fishermen). I actually use 8 foot rods, but I'm a pro. And get medium-heavy action with a fast tip. All-around rod for both fresh and salt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,083 Posted December 27, 2018 Phlueger should change the name to Trump series fishing reel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,230 Posted December 27, 2018 I bought a spinning reel for my nephew this year and looked into the Pfluegers. I really wanted to buy him a Pflueger Supreme for $120+. Great looking real and from what I've read they actually use better quality materials than Diawa and Shimano... both of which I also own. However.... I HATE TABS. By that I mean the handle. That little frikin tab instead of the T-shape handle every other brand uses. Years ago I had a Pflueger which had a T-handle - don't know why they quit using it. Even the President model now has a tab. That's a total deal breaker for me. So I got him a Daiwa BG (3000 size) instead. I also bought him a custom built rod... which brings us to the next discussion. Don't buy a rod shorter than 7.5 feet (like most novice fishermen). I actually use 8 foot rods, but I'm a pro. And get medium-heavy action with a fast tip. All-around rod for both fresh and salt. please tell me why. I fish from a kayak. I'm under trees. In reeds and I am either float fishing or moving to Another spot. I mentioned. I use a Meijer special with the rod chopped top the 3rd eyelet. It is sturdy and in have had no problems casting or catching. Can you explain the importance of having a longer fishing rod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 988 Posted December 27, 2018 please tell me why. I fish from a kayak. I'm under trees. In reeds and I am either float fishing or moving to Another spot. I mentioned. I use a Meijer special with the rod chopped top the 3rd eyelet. It is sturdy and in have had no problems casting or catching. Can you explain the importance of having a longer fishing rod. More back-bone with a longer rod and longer casting distance. Plus real fisherman like me won't make fun of your Snoopy fishing pole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,620 Posted December 27, 2018 More back-bone with a longer rod and longer casting distance. Plus real fisherman like me won't make fun of your Snoopy fishing pole. There are many reasons for shorter fishing poles. Casting distance is not everything especially when fishing from a boat or kayak. When I stream fished for trout I used a 6' slow action fiberglass rod. I did not need to cast it any further. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,319 Posted December 27, 2018 Shimano with a quick fire trigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 893 Posted December 27, 2018 How about a Penn Battle? Anyone have any experience with those. love my battles. have about 10 of them. good for the price. i'm a penn guy through and through. have at least 50 penns now from 12 internationals down to a couple fierces. i guess because my father grew up down street from factory and you can drive up to factory and they rebuild any reel as good as new in a week. can still get parts for our 30yo internationals. warranty is also as good as it gets. lots of their reels made overseas now, but still making good stuff. fierces aren't terrible and a little cheaper than battles. they do job. my son has a couple of them...i just upgrade drag washer in them and they become battles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,230 Posted December 27, 2018 love my battles. have about 10 of them. good for the price. i'm a penn guy through and through. have at least 50 penns now from 12 internationals down to a couple fierces. i guess because my father grew up down street from factory and you can drive up to factory and they rebuild any reel as good as new in a week. can still get parts for our 30yo internationals. warranty is also as good as it gets. lots of their reels made overseas now, but still making good stuff. fierces aren't terrible and a little cheaper than battles. they do job. my son has a couple of them...i just upgrade drag washer in them and they become battles ty very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,230 Posted December 29, 2018 So how do the reels hold up on the second hand market? I see Penn spinfishers and Diawa reels on eBay that are older. I think I would like to collect and use some of them if they hold up. I am always doing garage sales in the summer and would love to amass a collection of vintage reels that I can use. I have even been looking into some vintage poppers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,620 Posted December 29, 2018 So how do the reels hold up on the second hand market? I see Penn spinfishers and Diawa reels on eBay that are older. I think I would like to collect and use some of them if they hold up. I am always doing garage sales in the summer and would love to amass a collection of vintage reels that I can use. I have even been looking into some vintage poppers Used is a very good option, I have bought a few used reels as I could not afford to buy all new gear. The only downside is that the price does not drop as much as you would think. Those older reels high end reels last forever with good maintenance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,230 Posted December 29, 2018 Used is a very good option, I have bought a few used reels as I could not afford to buy all new gear. The only downside is that the price does not drop as much as you would think. Those older reels high end reels last forever with good maintenance. I find great joy in finding and using vintage equipment as long as it holds up and sometimes the older stuff is better quality. Plus finding something vintage in a random spot makes me happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,620 Posted December 29, 2018 I find great joy in finding and using vintage equipment as long as it holds up and sometimes the older stuff is better quality. Plus finding something vintage in a random spot makes me happy. https://www.thehulltruth.com/681480-post4.html Go for it. There are also reel repair places that will do the work for you and even make the reel better than new ie upgrading washers, gears, etc to more expensive materials. Penn will fix also fix almost any reel with stock parts for a small fee no matter how old. Going used could certainly get you a better reel than new for a cheaper price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,230 Posted December 29, 2018 https://www.thehulltruth.com/681480-post4.html Go for it. oooooo. Ty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
